The title says it all. The patch focuses on teams that actually reached the finals of major international tournaments (World Cup, European Championships, Copa América) and the UEFA Champions League (formerly European Cup). You won't find a mediocre 2002 Premier League mid-table team here. Instead, you get the 1974 Total Football Netherlands, the 1998 Zidane-led France, and the 2005 Istanbul Liverpool.
You might ask: Why not mod PES 2021 or FIFA 23 for this?
The answer lies in the gameplay. PES 2013 sits perfectly between arcade and simulation. It is slower than modern FIFA, allowing you to actually feel the weight of a classic #10 playmaker. The AI doesn't press you like robots; it allows you to build up play—perfect for emulating the 1990s Serie A defensive masterclasses or the 1970s Dutch total football. pes 2013 classic patch back to the finals 132
Furthermore, the editing suite for PES 2013 is the most accessible in the series' history. Modders can inject kits without rebuilding the entire game, which is why the "Back to the Finals" patch can reach version 132 without crashing.
The version number often confuses newcomers. Unlike normal software that goes 1.0, 2.0, this patch uses a build number. The title says it all
Thus, version 132 was released in late 2024, fixing the Euro 2004 kit clash glitch present in version 131. As of early 2025, version 133 is in beta, but 132 remains the "stable gold standard."
Unlike standard option files that update kits or transfer players, the Back to the Finals (BTF) project is a total conversion mod. Created by a dedicated international team of editors (led by iconic figures in the PES modding community), this patch strips away modern football and replaces it with the golden eras of the 20th and early 21st centuries. The version number often confuses newcomers
The "132" designation is critical. Over years of development, the team released hundreds of iterations. Version 132 is widely considered the "Gold Master" build—the most stable, most complete, and most balanced version of the patch ever released.